Confident Outlook and New Koenig & Bauer Investments · Attilio Posa · CEO · Stampa SUD ·

We work side by side every day. Even when we return home to our families, conversations often drift back to work. The challenges never really stop, but working with family is rewarding because trust is built into everything we do. When problems arise, that trust becomes the foundation for moving forward.

This company began as a small operation after the Second World War. Those early years were difficult, yet they shaped a mindset that still defines us. When you know your grandfather built something in a difficult time, you believe you can face any challenge. That sense of resilience continues to guide us.

Last year, a fire struck our facility. It was a moment where we didn’t know how to begin rebuilding. Having someone experienced beside us made the difference. Former employees and long-time colleagues came back to help. Their support mattered not only in practical work but emotionally. You suddenly realize how much you can rely on the people around you, and that gives you the strength to move on.

Today, we produce an extremely wide range of products: commercial print, books, panets, fruit and food packaging, wine and oil bottle packaging, and shopping bags. It is demanding, but also exciting. Our location in Puglia, in the south of Italy, gives us direct access to many food companies, but we have also begun exporting abroad during the past five years. It is still only a small part of our turnover, largely because logistics and delivery costs are challenging. Still, we see opportunities, especially with shopping bags and laminated products enhanced with hot foil and other finishing options.

Sustainability has become a priority. Luxury clients increasingly request environmentally responsible packaging, so we began developing sustainable solutions in 2018. It’s not only about offsetting energy use or reducing CO₂. We focus on combining design and chemistry to deliver new options. We have BRC Packaging certification, and our background in commercial print allows us to work quickly, offering clients fast proposals and helping them reach the market faster. This approach helps us grow and differentiate from competitors.

Our customers were demanding higher quality and greater productivity, so we compared solutions from Heidelberg, manroland, and Koenig & Bauer. We chose Koenig & Bauer for the technology it offered. Three years ago, we installed our first six-color plus coating system with conventional low-migration inks for food packaging. This year, we added another six-color plus coating press and will install LED-UV lamps from GEW. This new capability lets us print on laminated paper, plastic, and uncoated stock with excellent results. The machine is positioned away from our food packaging lines, and alongside it we are also bringing a new die-cutting system into operation.

Reliability and fast support were key reasons we stayed with Koenig & Bauer. When you buy a press, you need fast assistance. Problems can happen with any brand, but solutions must come quickly. After our first experience, we were confident enough to invest again.

Digital printing does not yet fit our market. Offset remains the best solution for what we do. These presses allow us to set up in as few as 100 sheets and reach high productivity quickly. For now, this is the right choice.

The future is uncertain. Global conflict is affecting markets everywhere. Still, we have always been quick to adapt. With the equipment and capabilities we now have, we look ahead with confidence.